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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Rosemary lash out at Hal?

2. How did Hal lose his money in Nevada?

3. Two of Hal's past adventures include parachuting out of balloons and ____________________.

4. What does Millie tease Madge about?

5. What is Rosemary Snyder's profession?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is different about Rosemary's behavior with Hal when she begs him to marry her?

2. What does Millie tell Madge about her afternoon with Hal?

3. What is Hal's demeanor when he returns to the Owens household?

4. What is the setting for the play?

5. How do Flo's real feelings about Hal become evident?

6. How does Alan respond when Madge apologizes for not going to the picnic the night before?

7. What is the nature of the sudden flurry of activity around Rosemary and Howard coming out of the house?

8. Who is Rosemary and what is her outward opinion of men?

9. Explain how Millie and Madge have exchanged roles in Act 2.

10. How does Howard evade the marriage question at least temporarily?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The role of women is a main topic addressed in this story. Explain the theme that extends through all the female characters. What is the presumed role of women in America during the 1950s? Explain by giving examples.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study on Madge. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her--if anything--at this point in her life?

Essay Topic 3

Even though they are sisters, Madge and Millie seem very different. Compare and contrast Madge and Millie. What similarities do they share? How are they different?

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